Panic disorder

With panic disorder, the individual experiences recurrent, unexpected panic attacks for a period of a month or more, often associated with the fear of having further attacks. A panic attack is a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort, in which more than four of the following symptoms that develop abruptly and peak within 10 min:

• Palpitations, pounding heart
• Sweating
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Feeling dizzy, unsteady, light-headed, or faint
• Numbness or tingling sensations

• Derealization or depersonalization
• Fear of dying
• Trembling or shaking
• Sensations of choking
• Nausea or abdominal pain
• Chills or hot flushes
• Fear of losing control or going crazy